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NZ Plants
Mosses: Structure
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Form and Size
Mosses exhibit a wide variety of growth forms and sizes.
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Stems and Leaves
Find out more about rhizoids, branch and leaf arrangement.
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The Leaf
Find out about the leaf blades and nerves, hair points, and leaf margins.
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Extreme Environments
A few mosses thrive in the warm soil and water of thermal areas in New Zealand.
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Unusual Mosses
Some mosses remain juvenile, while others like dung or carrion. Find out why.
